Where Union Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Union Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62443, 62424, 62473. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Union Township
Smoking is more common in Union Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.3%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in Union Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Illinois figure falls outside Union Township’s likely range; Union Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62443, 62424, 62473, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Out of every 100 Union Township adults…
Union Township runs above IL on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Union Township
No hospital or community health center in Union Township itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Union Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Union Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Union Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Union Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.5% of Union Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Union Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watson Township | B | 34.6% | 11.5% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Lucas Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mason Township | C+ | 36.3% | 12.4% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Blair Township | — | — | — | — |
Lucas Township and Blair Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Union Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Union Township
Why doesn’t Union Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Union Township.
What hospital is closest to Union Township?
St. Anthonys Memorial Hospital in Effingham, 11.6 miles in a straight line from Union Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Union Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Illinois figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.